How far is Jackson, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Jackson, SC to Greenville, SC is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.17 mi
04h 17m
Flight
205.16 mi
330.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.16 mi
Kilometers
330.18 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.17 mi
Kilometers
425.14 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Jun 3, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Wed, Jun 3, 9:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-06-03T12:56
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Jun 3, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastover
SC

Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Jackson
121 mi
02h 08m
To Greenville
143.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bogg Lane

    40 m · 9 sec · Bogg Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jackson Village Road

    1949 ft · 1 min · Jackson Village Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Village Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Jackson Village Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Exodus Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exodus Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · North Fraser Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Anthuan Maybank Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Church Street

    152 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Reservoir Street

    1097 ft · 32 sec · Reservoir Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highmarket Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Highmarket Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  14. 14

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  16. 16

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
60.4 mi · 23%
Broad Street
37.5 mi · 14%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 10%
North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 6%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
02h 08m from Jackson
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jackson and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Greenville?

The road trip is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Jackson and 143.2 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eastover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastover.

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 205.16 mi (330.18 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Town in Aiken County, South Carolina

Population1,815
Coordinates33.4993400, -79.1989400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Bogg Lane (-79.198954, 33.499065)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.32 gal
35.29 L · about $36.92
Round trip
$73.83
18.64 gal · 70.58 L
Estimated CO2
82.8 kg one way
Round trip: 165.7 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.92 $73.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.28 $82.56
Premium $4.78 $44.53 $89.06
Diesel $5.62 $52.42 $104.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Greenville. The current time is 12:56:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.